Who is the "typical" Moots rider (if there is such a thing)? I am a 33 year old female who likes doing club rides (usually no more than 50 or 60 miles). I am not a racer and just like going out with friends and having a fun time (though I do enjoy being fast) and getting exercise. One bike shop told me that I should consider Moots (I plan to test ride) and another shop told me that I'm not the "typical" Moots rider. He said the typical Moots rider, in his experience, is a 35+ male with some racing experience. Your thoughts? Thanks.

Yikes! Typical rider?? I wonder what his sample universe is to come to such a conclusion?? Go ride one, then you probably will not care if you are "typical" or not.

b21 (35+++++, no racing experience)

Yikes! Typical rider?? I wonder what his sample universe is to come to such a conclusion?? Go ride one, then you probably will not care if you are "typical" or not.

b21 (35+++++, no racing experience)

Thx. I plan to test one out!

Gosh, some sellers say the dumbest things. Go for a test ride and let us know what you think. Frankly, who cares what certain shops say.
Cheers, Wayne (soon to be 40, rec rider)

That probably describes the "typical" rider for any high-end bike. Male because (1) there are more male bicyclists than female and (2) males tend to like toys more than women.

35+ cause us old guys have the gold. You have to have a certain level of income to spend $5 grand on a bike.

Race experience because almost everybody has been in a race in one time or another.

A great bike is a great bike. If it works for you, buy it.

Guess I should return my Moots. I don't fit the profile. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted.

Well, I'm 26 with no racing experience, and I like my Vamoots quite a bit. FYI, I purchased the Moots when I was 24.

I also fit into the "college kid who normally can't afford a bike over $1100" category, although I was fortunate enough to buy the bike via money gained from selling my old band's van once I quit to go back to school.

The idea that someone shouldn't buy a bike because they are not the "typical rider" is silly. It's a road bike, and it sounds as if you intend to use it for something well within it's intended purpose (IE: riding on the road). It's not like you were trying to buy a motorcycle for your next fishing trip or something. I also have to say that the "with some racing experience" part sounds kind of pretentious. Might not be a bad idea to shop elsewhere. Good luck with the hunt for your next bike.

Just out of curiousity, what did that bike shop say you should get instead? Perhaps a nice Trek hybrid? :lol:

Guess I should return my Moots. I don't fit the profile. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted.

I guess I fit the profile...I'd better give mine up so I can non-conform. Who wants it?
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And seriously...who cares...they're fantastic bikes, ride like a dream and will last a lifetime. Does someone need to fit into a category to appreciate that? I don't get people sometimes...most of the time actually.

Well, I'm 26 with no racing experience, and I like my Vamoots quite a bit. FYI, I purchased the Moots when I was 24.

I also fit into the "college kid who normally can't afford a bike over $1100" category, although I was fortunate enough to buy the bike via money gained from selling my old band's van once I quit to go back to school.

The idea that someone shouldn't buy a bike because they are not the "typical rider" is silly. It's a road bike, and it sounds as if you intend to use it for something well within it's intended purpose (IE: riding on the road). It's not like you were trying to buy a motorcycle for your next fishing trip or something. I also have to say that the "with some racing experience" part sounds kind of pretentious. Might not be a bad idea to shop elsewhere. Good luck with the hunt for your next bike.

Just out of curiousity, what did that bike shop say you should get instead? Perhaps a nice Trek hybrid? :lol:

LOL. He seemed to be steering me towards carbon -- calfee or a carbon steel frame by Serotta. I really need to do some test rides.

LOL. He seemed to be steering me towards carbon -- calfee or a carbon steel frame by Serotta. I really need to do some test rides.

Is he a certified Moots dealer? Also, have you asked him the lead time on the Calfee and Serotta?

Is he a certified Moots dealer? Also, have you asked him the lead time on the Calfee and Serotta?

Yep, he's a licensed dealer. I cannot remember what he said about Serotta as I'm not that interested in steel. He said Calfee could be 12 weeks.

Yep, he's a licensed dealer. I cannot remember what he said about Serotta as I'm not that interested in steel. He said Calfee could be 12 weeks.

Then I have absolutely no idea why he's steering you away from Moots....very bizarre...maybe he's allergic to titanium.

LOL. He seemed to be steering me towards carbon -- calfee or a carbon steel frame by Serotta. I really need to do some test rides.

I hear quite a few people like Calfee. I have no experience with the brand though other than checking out one of their bamboo bikes (talk about oversize tubing). I briefly checked out Serotta when shopping for the latest bike and wasn't really all that wowed. Anyhow, best of luck!